The Importance of Staying Positive with AMD...I was asked how I stayed positive. Staying positive and using positive insight on a daily basis is important even on good...reactions6comments
Cora Lyn Sears...Cora was previously a health leader on MacularDegeneration.net. Cora Lyn is an active 72 year old mother of two and grandmother of...
Creating Successful Systems in the Kitchen...When living with low vision, even the most mundane tasks like wiping countertops and reading food labels can be difficult. That's why...reactions12comments
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?...Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that can occur in patients with diabetes. The most common cause of vision loss for people with...reactionscomments
The Beginning of the End of My Vision...Hi! How are you? I am back again. Last time I told you I pretty much was destined to develop age-related macular...reactions1comment
Buy the Tickets...Life has this really hard, messy, gorgeous thing that it does called change. If you’re here reading this, you have no doubt...reactions3comments
My Blue Eyes and Dry AMD...Hello, I am a 64-year-old woman with bilateral dry AMD, diagnosed when I was 58 years of age. My first clue that...reactions3comments
My Macular Degeneration...I was diagnosed 5 years ago with Dry AMD. Since then to now, my vision has worsened from 20/15 to now of...reactions6comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & Responsibilities...Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical Trials...Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactionscomments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help You Decide...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?...Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Participating in a Clinical Trial...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial Basics...Clinical trials make up a large proportion of the macular degeneration research that is currently ongoing. Clinical trials also provide support for...reactions1comment
Why Wasn't I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option...When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical Trials...When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
AREDS & AREDS2 'eye vitamins'...This is such a big topic! It's complicated and confusing! Has your eye specialist advised you to take AREDS2? If not, did...reactions12replies